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Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9 FE

Released Oct 5, 2023$450 launch priceTablet

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 FE launched in October 2023 from $449.99 and is now three years old. It has a 10.9-inch 90Hz LCD (2304x1440), the Exynos 1380, 6GB or 8GB of RAM and an 8,000mAh battery. An IP68-rated S Pen comes in the box, the aluminum body is 6.5mm thick, and Samsung shipped it with Android 13 and promised four OS upgrades.

Pros

  • 10.9-inch 2304x1440 LCD with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 90Hz, rated for up to 720 nits in high brightness mode
  • S Pen included in the box, with IP68 water and dust resistance rated for both the tablet and the pen
  • 8,000mAh battery that ran about 14.5 hours in a Wi-Fi test in review testing, against Samsung's rating of up to 16 hours of Wi-Fi browsing
  • microSD slot for cards up to 1TB, with 128GB or 256GB of built-in storage
  • Four OS upgrades and five years of security updates promised at launch

Cons

  • Exynos 1380 is a midrange chip, scoring about 1,011 single-core and 2,858 multi-core in Geekbench 6 in review testing
  • LCD panel instead of the OLED screen on the standard Galaxy Tab S9
  • No charger in the box; Samsung's 45W adapter is sold separately
  • USB 2.0 Type-C port, and the bundled S Pen does not support Bluetooth (BLE)
49Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance38.2
Display47.6
Battery38.9
Portability71.1
Features71.2

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE

Display

Screen size
10.9 ″
Panel type
TFT LCD
Resolution
2304x1440
Pixel density
249 ppi
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Peak brightness
720 nits

Performance

AnTuTu 11
708,105Bottom 21%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)
294,600Bottom 23%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)
89,703Bottom 23%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)
113,743Bottom 14%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)
210,059Bottom 24%
Geekbench 6 (single)
1,011Bottom 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
2,858Bottom 26%
RAM
6 GB
Storage options
128GB / 256GB + microSD

Battery

Capacity
8,000 mAh
Charging
45 W

Design

Weight
523 g
Thickness
6.5 mm
Material
Aluminum

Camera

Rear camera
8 MP
Front camera
12 MP

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.3
Cellular
5G optional
USB
USB-C 2.0

Features

Stylus
S Pen included
Keyboard support
Yes
Speakers
Dual (AKG, Dolby Atmos)
Operating system
Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1)

Quick answers

Is the Galaxy Tab S9 FE good in 2026?

The Galaxy Tab S9 FE earns an Inno Score of 49/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 FE launched in October 2023 from $449.99 and is now three years old. It has a 10.9-inch 90Hz LCD (2304x1440), the Exynos 1380, 6GB or 8GB of RAM and an 8,000mAh battery. An IP68-rated S Pen comes in the box, the aluminum body is 6.5mm thick, and Samsung shipped it with Android 13 and promised four OS upgrades.

What is the Galaxy Tab S9 FE AnTuTu score?

The Galaxy Tab S9 FE scores 708,105 points in AnTuTu 11 (CPU 294,600, GPU 89,703, Memory 113,743, UX 210,059). In Geekbench 6 it reaches 1,011 single-core and 2,858 multi-core.

What are the key specs of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE?

Screen size: 10.9 ″ · Chipset: Samsung Exynos 1380 · Capacity: 8,000 mAh · RAM: 6 GB

What are the closest alternatives to the Galaxy Tab S9 FE?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Xiaomi Pad 5, Ai+ Nova LapTab, Infinix Xpad 30 Pro — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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